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CNN's Jim Acosta says journalists need to 'stand firm' after ABC defamation suit settlement


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 21:20 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • CNN anchor Jim Acosta and media analyst Brian Stelter discussed their concerns for journalism on Monday after ABC paid $15 million lawsuit settlement.

CNN's Jim Acosta emphasized the importance of journalists standing firm in their reporting following ABC News' settlement of a defamation lawsuit with a former South Carolina attorney, Areva Martin. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2018 segment on "The View" where Martin was mistakenly identified as a "white supremacist." Acosta, speaking on "CNN This Morning," highlighted the need for media outlets to be cautious with their reporting to avoid such legal repercussions, while also defending the role of journalism in holding power to account. He stressed that despite the risks, journalists must continue to report the truth, especially in an era where misinformation can spread rapidly.

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